Tourists are invited to learn more about the military history of Belarus. The tour includes the most importnat sights: recently-opened World War II Museum, deeply-affecting Khatyn memorial, historical complex Stalin Line and the Mound of Glory, which is honoring numerous soldiers who fought for their Motherland.

We warmly welcome you in Minsk – the capital of the Republic of Belarus, its political and cultural centre. It was first mentioned in the chronicles of the XIth century. Today, it is a dynamic city with expansive boulevards, modern and historical buildings, endless parks and well-developed infrastructure. Being an impressive example of the Soviet planning on a grand scale, Minsk however has a number of outstanding historical sights, proving city’s rich history.

Sightseeing tour of Minsk includes the main avenues (Independence avenue, Victory avenue) and the architectural monuments of the XVIIth - XXth centuries (the Upper Town with the City Hall, Holy Spirit Cathedral and the Cathedral of Holy Virgin Mary, old streets of the Trinity Suburb). The Victory Monument and the National Library (included into the list of the most outstanding buildings of the world) are waiting to be explored.

Overnight in Minsk.

Day 2

Minsk – Stalin Line – World War II Museum – Minsk

Excursion to Stalin Line, which is an open-air museum of military fortifications, including the defensive line with trenches, anti-tank obstacles and ditches, anti-personnel obstacles and machine-gun pillboxes. You will have an opportunity to walk around a pillbox and sit in a gun emplacement, stroll along the trench system and clamber over a tank. The guides are dressed in uniforms of the day. To feel the atmosphere of that by-passed war you should also try the sample rations eaten by soldiers of the time!

Excursion continues in Minsk, at the World War II Museum. It was the first museum in the world to reveal the story of this disastrous war, as it was opened already in 1944, during the Nazi occupation. Among the museum’s first exhibits were the partisan movement chronicles, handwritten and printed books, handmade weapons. Today the museum, which occupies an area of 3 000 sq.m., houses more then 8 000 exhibits, including combat reports, diaries, drawings, flags of military units, military uniforms, military weapons, vehicles and other items. Professional guide will accompany your visit with detailed stories about the distant war.

Overnight in Minsk.

Day 3

Minsk – Khatyn – Mound of Glory – Minsk. Departure

Excursion to Khatyn - deeply-affecting memorial that commemorates all innocent victims of the war. The village of Khatyn was burned down and the entire population was massacred by the Nazis in 1943. Today it is a symbol of the tragedy of the Belarusian nation. Another significant memorial, the Mound of Glory, was constructed in 1969 at the point where four Red Army divisions met on their drive towards Berlin in 1944. It is honoring numerous soldiers who fought for their Motherland during the war.

Hotel Victoria Olimp is another business hotel of Victoria group in Minsk located in a peaceful green area along one of the main avenues. It has magnificent view on the park area, the Protection of Holy Virgin Orthodox Church and provides easy access to main sights in the city centre. The hotel is distinguished by its modern exterior and interior design, numerous conference halls and meeting rooms, which makes Victoria Olimp one of the leading business hotels in Minsk.

Hotel Slavyanskaya built in 2014 is a modern 3* hotel with contemporary high-tech design and all necessary facilities. It is located close to the multifunctional complex Minsk Arena and beautiful recreation zone with water park. The hotel offers 126 rooms, a shared lounge and restaurant with a la carte. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, working desk and flat-screen TV. Business and leisure facilities also include conference room for 60 persons, meeting room with capacity of up to 12 persons, free security parking lot, kiosk, free Wi-Fi and other services.

Opened in 2015, the new Green City Hotel sits in a rapidly developing residential district with convenient access to underground station and major highways. This makes it possible to travel to Minsk centre and its surroundings with minimal loss of time. The hotel located in the 23-storey multifunctional building offers 58 stylish rooms of different categories conforming all European standards. The guests have access to all in-door restaurants, bars, fitness centres and other amenities.

Sport Time 2* is a new modern hotel of the “Time” hotel chain located near the entertainment sport complex Minsk-Arena and adjacent sport facilities. A trip to the centre of Minsk takes around 15 minutes by bus. The hotel is a good choice for athletes, technical staff and active young people, who are willing to visit various sport competitions in this part of Minsk. The hotel offers 134 new rooms at reasonable rates and guarantees excellent service, enjoyable stay and warm hospitality.

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